Create a live stream in Creator Studio Classic

There are a few live streaming features still available via Creator Studio Classic. If you can't follow these instructions, you may be in the Live Control Room, which is a new way to stream on YouTube.

Add a title and description in the BASIC INFO tab. You can also add a custom thumbnail that represents your event.

Optional: Schedule your next stream time.

If you select the Gaming Category, add a Game title to help people discover your stream.

Set privacy settings to Public, Unlisted, or Private.

In the STREAM OPTIONS tab, select between Low Latency or Highest Quality. Low Latency is closer to real-time for users. Highest Quality provides the smoothest viewing experience for your audience.

If you only have rights to the live show, check the Mark archive unlisted when complete box. You can use this to remove the archived live event from the search index. The link can still be shared and embedded. This will apply the setting as soon as the live event is complete.

Events give you more control of your stream. You’ll be able to select privacy options, set a start time, enable a backup stream for redundancy, create multiple live events, and stream them all simultaneously.

Privacy Settings: Only Public events will appear on your channel, search results and promotion. Choose Unlisted or Private to test events.

Select Quick to launch Hangouts on Air. Select Custom to use custom encoders and controls.

The Info and settings tab is not currently available on mobile or tablet.

YouTube Live supports multiple simultaneous live streams. For every live stream you create, you must proportionally increase your encoding and network resources. For example, three simultaneous live streams would require you to triple your encoders and bandwidth. Remember, each live stream will also need to be individually started and stopped.

Live chat and responses: Moderate live chat. Viewers are limited to a maximum of 3 comments every 30 seconds and cannot post special characters, URLs, or HTML tags. The comment module does not follow embedded players.

Live chat on webcam

Chat messages on webcam can be moderated the same way as regular chat messages. You can assign moderators, manage spam messages, block words proactively, and block users from chat or remove chat messages. Learn more about how to manage live chat.